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Part I Dangerous Goods Category 8 (Initial)
Participant Guide
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Issue Date: JUN 2015

WELCOME MESSAGE

HR – Talent Development (TD) welcomes you to this program. It is our pleasure to
partner with you on your learning journey and we look forward to helping you realize
your true potential.

This participant guide provides you with information that you will need to successfully
achieve the learning objectives of this program. This is your copy that you are
encouraged to write on and take away to reinforce the skills and knowledge that
have been introduced.

About HR – Talent Development

HR – Talent Development provides technical and non-technical learning experiences
to Qatar Airways employees. The team is based at the HR Learning Hub in Doha,
Qatar. We have a great team of trainers and coordinators that are focussed on
providing you with the best opportunity to learn and practice new skills in a safe
environment. The team uses interactive and experiential learning techniques to
ensure that participants develop the confidence to apply the new skills and
knowledge as soon as they return to their work places.

Our Vision:

To be the Leader in Aviation Learning & Development

Our Mission:

To empower people with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to excel in
everything they do.

Over the coming days, your trainer will guide you through a number of activities and
discussions that will help you to develop new skills and confidence to deliver
excellence in everything you do. We trust that you will enjoy the program and look
forward to any feedback you may have to help us to reach our vision.

This training is for the Operator’s & Ground Handling Agent’s staff involved in the
handling, storage and loading of cargo or mail and baggage (Category 8 from the
IATA DGR Table 1.5.A). This participant guide is based on the practical application
of the IATA DGR, which include all the requirements of the ICAO Annex 18 and the
current edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions, QCAR-OPS 1, Subpart R and QR
procedures as specified in Dangerous Goods Manual (DGM).

This participant guide is only for training purposes and should not be used in
operational capacity.

Happy learning!
The HR – Talent Development Team

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Programs Overview ............................................................................... 03

Agenda ................................................................................................... 05

Session 1: Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air ................................ 06

Session 2: Limitations .......................................................................... 19

Session 3: Marking & Labelling ........................................................... 49

Session 4: Storage & Loading Procedures ......................................... 68

Session 5: Emergency Response ........................................................ 93

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program: Dangerous Goods for Category 8 Personnel (DG8)

Program Initial Classroom Training 1 day
Duration:
 To equip the cargo agent, the freight forwarder and
Purpose:
operators’ operations and handling personnel (Category 8
from the IATA DGR Table 1.5.A) with vital Dangerous Goods
knowledge and training that is function specific to their
respective area;

 To ensure that The ICAO Technical Instructions (Part 1; 4.1)

and the IATA DGR (Subsection 1.5) requirements for initial
and recurrent dangerous goods training programmes are
met.

Learning By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
Objectives:
 Recognise the General Philosophy and the Basis of the

IATA Dangerous Goods Reguations (DGR).

 Identify Dangerous Goods that may be hidden inside a cargo

shipment or passenger baggage based on a given
description.

 Apply the provisions for Dangerous Goods in passenger and

crew baggage.

 Recognise the nine classes of dangerous goods.

 Identify packages of dangerous goods by the markings and

labels

 Apply the procedures for handling, storing and loading of

Dangerous Goods as per the QR Dangerous Goods Manual
and the current IATA DGR

 Provide the Pilot in Command with the required information

about the Dangerous Goods loaded aboard the aircraft

 Adhere to the general emergency procedures when a

damage/leaking package is discovered.

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Assessment To meet the legal requirements, a final test will be conducted to
Strategy: verify understanding of the regulations. Certification will be
awarded on successful completion of the test (IATA DGR 1.5.0.4)

Note: Recurrent training must be undertaken within 24 months to
ensure knowledge is current, unless a competent authority has
defined a shorter period.

Duration of the final assessment: 1 Hour (Written test, Open book)

Minimum marks: 80%

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AGENDA – Classroom Session (Initial)

Day Session Title Time

Day 1 Course Introduction 30 Minutes
30 Minutes
Session 1: Carriage of dangerous Goods by Air 90 Minutes

General Philosophy 90 Minutes

Basis of the Regulations 30 Minutes
90 Minutes
Application of the IATA DGR 30 Minutes
Operator’s Responsibilities 30 Minutes
60 Minutes
Shipper’s Responsibilities

Dangerous Goods Security

Session 2: Limitations

Recognition of Undeclared DG

Provisions for passengers & crew

Sate & Operator Variations

Session 3: Marking & Labelling

Session 4: Storage & Loading Procedures
Pilot’s Notification

Session 5: Emergency Response

Written Assessment

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Session 1

Carriage of Dangerous
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SESSION 1 – Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

 Define Dangerous Goods;
 Recognise the General Philosophy for the safe transport of dangerous

goods by air;

 Identify the responsibilities of Shippers and Operators in relation to the

safe transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air.

 Recognise the basis of the Regulations

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What are Dangerous Goods?

Definition
Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to
health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of
dangerous goods in the IATA DGR or which are classified according to the IATA
DGR.

Conditions Normal to Air Transportation

During transport of dangerous goods by air varying conditions like changes in
temperature, vibration during loading and other shocks and pressure changes
may affect the dangerous goods and its packaging. Regulations are in place to
ensure the packaging and its content can withstand these changes without damage
or leakage.

The General Philosophy

Safety First

Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport provided certain
principles are strictly followed. These principles are procedures include:

Classification
Dangerous goods are classified according to the criteria determined by the UN
Committee of Experts.
 classification determines the acceptability of the articles and substances for air

transport as well as the conditions for their transport.

Identification
Listings of all dangerous goods are provided with their general conditions for
transport.
 some dangerous goods are too dangerous to be carried.
 some dangerous goods need specific approval from the states concerned
 some are restricted to carriage on a cargo aircraft.
 however most of them can safely be carried on cargo or passenger aircrafts.

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Packaging
Packaging is an essential component in ensuring safety.
 so a wide range of options for inner, outer and single packagings which meet

certain quality standards are provided.
 the quantity of dangerous goods permitted within these packagings is strictly

limited so as to minimize the risk should an incident occur.

Marking and Labelling
 packages must be easy to recognize and this can be achieved by marking and

labeling.

Documentation
 Documentation must be provided to the next person in line, so that all information

is available at all times.

Loading
 Dangerous goods must be loaded securely in the most suitable loading position

on the aircraft.

Notification to Pilot-in-Command
The Pilot-in-Command must know what is on board the aircraft
 in order to properly deal with any emergencies that may occur and
 to convey information, if possible, to the ATC to aid the response to any aircraft

incident or accident.

Avoiding Hidden Hazards
Information regarding “Hidden Dangerous Goods” must also be conveyed

 to passengers, crew and shipper to assist them in recognizing dangerous goods,
which they are not permitted to carry as baggage or cargo and which may not

readily recognizable as being dangerous.

Accident/Incident Reporting
Dangerous goods accidents or incidents must be reported
 so that an investigation by the relevant authorities can establish the cause and

corrective action taken.
 also, if as a result of these investigations, changes are required in the

Regulations, appropriate regulatory action can be taken without delay.

Training
Training is an essential element in maintaining a safe regulatory regime.
 Dangerous goods training is a mandatory(legal) requirement for all individuals

involved in the preparation or transportation of of dangerous goods by air to
ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities.
 Recurrent training must take place within 24 months of previous training to
ensure knowledge is current.

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Unit of Measurement

The units of measurement to be used in transport of dangerous goods by air are
those specified by the International System (SI). For example the unit of Length is
metre (m), weight is Kilogram (kg), volume is Litre (L), and pressure is kilopascal
(kPa). For small quantities, decimals of the above units are also acceptable.

ACTIVITY – 1

Identify dangerous goods: YES  NO 
1. Knife YES  NO 
2. Car Battery YES  NO 
3. Fireworks YES  NO 
4. Football YES  NO 
5. Cigarettes YES  NO 
6. Match box

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Training Requirements

All persons involved in the processing of passengers, baggage and cargo must be
ever alert to items that may cause a hazard during air transport. National &
international law have mandated that employees receive training to ensure
safe skies.

Airline staff must go through strict acceptance procedures to ensure that the
packages have been properly completed and do their best to identify hidden or
suspect shipments.

Initial & Recurrent Training

All categories of staff involved in the movement of dangerous goods by air are legally
required to have job-specific training.
Training must be provided or verified when an employer hires an individual who will
be involved in the movement of dangerous goods.
A test must be provided following dangerous goods training to verify understanding
of the regulations
Refresher or recurrent training must be received within 24 months of previous
dangerous goods training to make sure that the student’s knowledge is up-to-date.
The competent national authority of the Country where the operator or airline is
based must approve the training for operator, or airline staff.
The competent authority should also determine the review and approval procedures
for all other training.

Training Record

A record of training must be maintained and retained for minimum period of thirty six
months by the employer which must show the name of each individual trained, the
month of the most recent training, a description of the training and the name and
address of the organization providing this training.
There must be a certificate issued when the training was conducted showing that the
individual has completed a test satisfactorily.

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Training is mandatory for the following Category of personnel

Category Category of Personnel
Number
Shippers and persons undertaking responsibilities of shippers, including operator’s staff
1 acting as shippers, operator's staff preparing dangerous goods as Company Materials
(COMAT)
2 Packers
3 Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing Dangerous Goods
4 Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing cargo or mail (other than DG)
5 Staff of freight forwarders involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo or mail
6 Operator’s & Ground Handling Agent’s staff accepting Dangerous Goods
7 Operator’s & Ground Handling Agent’s staff accepting cargo or mail (other than DG)
8 Operator’s & Ground Handling Agent’s staff involved in the handling, storage and
loading of cargo or mail and baggage
9 Passenger Handling Staff
10 Flight crew members, load planners, load masters and flight operations officers/flight
dispatchers
11 Crew members (other than flight crew member)
12 Security staff who deal with the screening of passengers and their baggage and cargo or
mail, e.g. security screeners, their supervisors and staff involved in implementing
security procedures

IATA DGR Table 1.5.A – Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula

Aspects of transport of dangerous goods by Shippers Freight Operators and Ground Security
air with which they should be familiar, as a & Forwarders Handling Agents
minimum
packers 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
General Philosophy XXX XXXXX XX
Limitations 12 XXX XXXXX XX
General requirements for shippers XX X X
Classification X X X X
List of dangerous goods X X XX
General Packing requirements XX X X XX
Packing instructions XX X X
Labelling and marking XX XXX XXXXX
Shipper’s Declaration and other relevant XX XX XX
documentation XX
Acceptance procedures X XXX X
Recognition of undeclared XXXXX X X
dangerous goods XX X
Storage and loading procedures XXX XX
Pilots’ notification XX XXX XXX XX
Provisions for passengers and crew XX XXX XXXXX
Emergency procedures XXXXX

For operators that do not carry Dangerous Goods as cargo or mail, training in

dangerous goods for their employees is specified in IATA DGR Table 1.5B minimum
requirements for training curricula for “No Carry” Operators (Category 13 to 17) and

Table 1.5C for minimum requirements for training curricula for Designated Postal

Operators (Category a, b and c)

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Basis of the Regulations

UNITED NATIONS

UN Sub-Committee of Experts
on the Transport of Dangerous

Goods (UNSCoETDG)

UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the
Transport of DG (UNSCoETDG) gives
recommendations for procedure for
handling of dangerous goods other than
Radioactive Materials.

International Atomic Energy agency
(IAEA) gives recommendations for
procedure for handling Radioactive
Material.

International Civil Aviation Organization

Develops regulations for dangerous goods and Radioactive
Material; Annex 18 was developed to respond to a demand by
Contracting States for an internationally agreed upon set of
provisions addressing the transportation of dangerous goods
by air. Technical Instructions for the Safe transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air contain the detailed technical
material needed to support the broad provisions of Annex 18
providing a fully comprehensive set of international regulations.

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Airline uses the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as
every day field documents. This complies fully ICAO Technical
instructions & Annex 18 and some cases more restrictive by
taking account of industry standard practices or operational
considerations.

These regulations are effectively implemented by the Civil Aviation Authorities.

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Sequence of applicable restrictions

 Government restrictions where the carrier is registered (e.g. QCAR – OPS 1
is the basis of Qatari regulations for the safe transport of dangerous goods by
air and Flight Operation Information Leaflet (FOIL) provides advice to the
aviation industry on the Regulatory requirements.

 Government restrictions from/to/via the countries the goods are routed.
 IATA regulations.
 Airlines own restrictions.

DGR + Government Rules + Airline Rules = Safe Air Freight!

ICAO Technical Instructions IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and the associated Technical Instructions for
the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air are recognized as the sole authentic
legal source material in the air transport of dangerous goods.

IATA has drawn on its extensive experience to give special attention to the format
and wording of these Regulations to make this a readily understandable and easy-to-
use manual. The IATA Regulations also incorporate additional material of practical
assistance to users.

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Shipper’s Responsibility

Most of the Regulations are directed at the shipper because only the shipper has
direct knowledge of what is being shipped. The shipper’s responsibilities are:

 to check if the goods are forbidden or not for air transport
 to classify the product
 to identify the transport option correctly
 to pack the product in a suitable and tested packaging
 to mark and label the package
 to prepare documentation (Shipper Declaration for Dangerous Goods)
 to retain documents (minimum of 3 months)
 to ensure all relevant people involved are trained to enable them to carry out

their responsibilities.

Note: For further details refer IATA DGR 1.3.

Operator’s Responsibility

The responsibility of an operator is to ensure correct handling. The responsibilities of
the operator are:

 to accept the package (only CAT 6 qualified staff, checklist must be used)
 to store the package
 to load the package
 to inspect the package for damage or leaking content
 to provide information to all concerned and to have Emergency Response

Guidelines
 to report incident / accident (AQD portal may be used)
 retain records (QR procedure - minimum 2 years and for rejected

consignment minimum 3 months) and
 to train their staff

Note: When an operator, its subsidiary or an agent of the operator offers a

consignment of dangerous goods for air transport then the operator, its subsidiary or
the agent is a shipper and must comply with shipper’s responsibilities

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Provision of Information to Operator staff

The Dangerous Goods Manual (DGM) which is the basic
document governing dangerous goods acceptance and
handling on Qatar Airways is made available to every
employee through QR intranet to ensure information is
provided in regards to dangerous goods. Appointed agents
(GHA/GSA) will be responsible to establish procedures by
following the guidelines shown in DGM.

Provision of Information at Cargo Acceptance
Areas

Qatar Airways handling agent (GHA) must ensure that
sufficient notices, prominently displayed, are provided at
visible location(s) at cargo acceptance points, giving
information about the transport of dangerous goods to alert
shippers/agents about any dangerous goods that may be
contained in their cargo consignment(s). These notices must
include visual examples of dangerous goods, including
batteries.

Provision of Information to Passengers

 Permitted items on website.
 Prohibited items must be prominently and clearly displayed in sufficient number

at point of ticket purchase, passengers checked in, aircraft boarding areas, in
baggage claim areas; and at any other location where passengers are checked
in. Notices must include visual examples.
 Online ticket purchasers must indicate they have understood restrictions,
information may be in text or pictorial form but should be such that ticket
purchase cannot be completed until the passenger, or a person acting on their
behalf, has indicated that they have understood the restrictions on dangerous
goods in baggage. This is same for Remote/automated check-in.

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Dangerous Goods Security

Annex 17 provides comprehensive requirements for
implementation of security measures by States to prevent
unlawful interference with Civil Aviation or when such
interference has been committed.

All persons engaged in the transport of dangerous goods
should consider security requirements for the dangerous
goods commensurate with their responsibilities. Employees should be made aware
of security plans in effect at their place of work and their individual responsibilities
with regard to those plans.

Operators, shippers and others engaged in the transport of high consequence
dangerous goods should adopt, implement and comply with the security plan. For
further details refer IATA DGR 1.6.

ACTIVITY – 2

1. Flight crew must be trained on storage and loading procedure TRUE / FALSE

2. Dangerous goods training is optional for cargo handling staff TRUE / FALSE

3. Who has the responsibility for the following procedures regarding dangerous
goods?

(a) Acceptance  Shipper  Operator
(b) Identification  Shipper  Operator
(c) Loading  Shipper  Operator
(d) Documentation  Shipper  Operator

4. Dangerous Goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk

to __________________, ___________________, _____________________ or

___________________________ and which are shown in the list of dangerous

goods in IATA DGR or classified as per IATA DGR.

5. Which of these are conditions normal to air transport that affect dangerous goods
when transported by air?

 Pressure, Visibility and Temperature
 Pressure, Gravity, and Temperament
 Temperature, Pressure and Vibration
 Visibility, Gravity and Temperature

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Summary & Key Learning Points

 Dangerous goods are articles or substances
capable of posing a risk to health, safety,
property or the environment or which are
shown in the list of dangerous goods in the
IATA DGR or which are classified according to
the IATA DGR.

 Dangerous goods must be properly classified,
identified, packed, marked, labelled,
documented and handled. All personnel
involved in the transport of dangerous goods
by air must be trained.

 IATA DGR is a field document based on the
ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and
Annex 18;

 Shippers are responsible to identify, classify,
pack, mark, label, document and ensure it is in
the condition for transport in accordance with
the IATA DGR, QR and any applicable
regulations.

 Whereas operators are responsible for
acceptance, storage, loading, inspection,
provision of information, reporting, retention of
records and training.

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Session 2

Limitations

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SESSION 2 – Limitations

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

 Describe Dangerous Goods that are:

 forbidden for air transport
 hidden dangerous goods
 excepted from the regulations

 Apply the principles for dangerous goods in passenger and crew baggage.

 Identify QR specific variations to the IATA DGR

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What is a Limitation?

Some dangerous goods are too dangerous to be carried by
aircraft, others may be carried on cargo aircraft only and some
are acceptable on both cargo and passenger aircraft. There are
also exceptions for some articles and substances which would
otherwise be classified as dangerous goods, but which are
required to be on board the aircraft in accordance with
airworthiness requirements and operating regulations.

There are limitations also for what passengers and crew may carry on board an
aircraft as their personal baggage, both checked and carry-on baggage.

Dangerous Goods Forbidden in Aircraft under any Circumstances

Any substance which, as presented for transport, is liable
to explode, dangerously react, produce a flame or
dangerous evolution of heat or dangerous emission of
toxic, corrosive or flammable gases or vapours under
conditions normally encountered in transport must not be
carried on aircraft under any circumstance.

Dangerous Goods Forbidden Unless Exempted
Certain other dangerous goods are considered to be too dangerous for transport by
air in the normal course of events. However, in exceptional circumstances, and
under an exemption granted by the States concerned, these dangerous goods may
be carried provided that the details of the government exemption are complied with
in their entirety. Acceptance of dangerous goods offered under State exemption is at
the discretion of the operator. The Supplement to the ICAO Technical Instructions
provides the State’s competent authorities with details of acceptable quantities per
package and acceptable packagings for any substances permitted under exemption.
This will provide an overall level of safety, which is equivalent to that provided by the
Regulations. The Government exemption document shows the details of required
packaging and accompanies the shipment.

Recognition of Hidden Dangerous Goods

What are Hidden Dangerous Goods?
Hidden dangerous goods are cargo declared under a general description that
contains hazardous articles that are not apparent. Such articles may also be found
in baggage.

Operator’s acceptance staff must be adequately trained to assist them to identify and
detect dangerous goods presented as general cargo.

With the aim of preventing undeclared dangerous goods from being loaded on an
aircraft and passengers from taking on board those dangerous goods which they are
not permitted to have in their baggage, cargo and passenger acceptance staff should
seek confirmation from shippers and passengers about the contents of any item of
cargo or baggage where there are suspicions that it may contain dangerous goods.

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What should I be alert for?
Many shippers are unaware of air transport regulations and therefore ship these
types of items as regular cargo. Some of the shippers might even be aware of the
situation, but choose to ignore the regulations, in order to avoid extra transport
charges, more expensive packages, and possible delays of the shipment.

These shipments are hard to recognize as they are not marked and labeled as per
IATA DGR.

Step one: Examine the package and paperwork that could indicate a
Step two: dangerous nature of the commodity transported. Table below shows
some descriptions that could indicate the presence of dangerous
goods, but the list is not all inclusive.
Consult your supervisor or the dangerous goods expert to
investigate the shipment closer or to seek confirmation from the
shipper about the contents and if it concerns restricted or not
restricted articles.

There may be certain groups of passengers, whose reason for travel may also be an
indication of their carrying dangerous goods, and they may be doing so unknowingly
or intentionally and usually these items will be in a specially designed container.

These passengers often use the articles or substances in their everyday work
environment and therefore do not recognise the hidden hazards of the articles or
substances that they are carrying.

Passenger Categories and Possible Dangerous Goods in Baggage

Types pf Passengers Possible Dangerous Goods

Going to tourist Destinations / Camping equipment containing cooking stoves with

Camping holiday gas or fuel, matches, lighters, flares, diving equipment,

torches, fireworks & explosive materials, etc.

Passengers with industrial Product samples, which may contain a variety of DG

packages and boxes including explosives, chemicals etc.
Painters Baggage may contain paints – which are flammable.

Photographers, Media / Film crew Pyrotechnic devices, generators, batteries (wet and

Lithium) heat producing articles, fuel etc.

Representatives of weather bureau Instruments such as barometers or thermometers.

Representatives of pharmaceutical Medicines, toiletries, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

or cosmetic companies

Mechanics / Engineers Tools, instruments and batteries etc.

Athletes / Sports personnel Sporting equipment such as types of balls containing

gases, diving equipment, parachute jumping

equipment , ammunitions and weapons etc.

Military or security personnel May carry weapons or ammunition.

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Consumer product warning symbol, diamond-shaped GHS (Globally Harmonized
System of Calssification and Labelling of Chemicals) pictograms on packages may
indicate the presence of dangerous goods. While some pictograms identify
substances that only po se a hazard for supply and use, other GHS pictograms
contain symbols that are largely equivalent to the symbols contained in the hazard
labels used in transport, and which may therefore be classified as dangerous goods.
For more information, see Table B.4.A of the current IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations and http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html

Experience has shown that when shippers offer packages containing the following

commodities, they must be asked to check their consignments against the class

definitions and Special Provisions in the Regulations and confirm by endorsement of
the “Air Waybill” that no part of the package contents is dangerous. e.g. “Not
restricted”. Typical examples are listed below:

Description May contain:
 explosives (flares or other pyrotechnics), chemical
Aircraft spare parts / aircraft
equipment / aircraft on oxygen generators, unserviceable tyre assemblies,
ground (aog) spares cylinders of compressed gas (oxygen, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen or fire extinguishers), paint,
Automobiles, automobile adhesives, aerosols, life-saving appliances, first aid
parts / supplies kits, fuel in equipment, wet or lithium batteries,
(car, motor, motorcycle) matches, etc.
 ferro-magnetic material which may not meet the
Battery-powered devices / definition for magnetized material but which may be
equipment subject to special stowage requirements due to the
Breathing apparatus possibility of affecting aircraft instruments (see
3.9.2.2). May also contain engines, including fuel cell
engines, carburettors or fuel tanks which contain or
have contained fuel, wet or lithium batteries,
compressed gases in tyre inflation devices, fire
extinguishers, shocks/struts with nitrogen, air bag
inflators/air bag modules, flammable adhesives,
paints, sealants and solvents, etc.

 wet or lithium batteries.

 cylinders of compressed air or oxygen, chemical
oxygen generators or refrigerated liquefied oxygen.

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Description May contain:
Camping equipment
Cars, car parts  flammable gases (butane, propane, etc.), flammable
Chemicals liquids (kerosene, gasoline, etc.), flammable solids
(hexamine, matches, etc.) or other dangerous goods.
Comat (company materials)
 see AUTOMOBILES, etc.

 items meeting any of the criteria for dangerous
goods, particularly flammable liquids, flammable
solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive
substances.

 chemical oxygen generators in a passenger service
unit (PSU), various compressed gases such as
oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, gas lighters,
aerosols, fire extinguishers, flammable liquids such
as fuels, paints and adhesives, and corrosive
material such as batteries. Other items such as
flares, first aid kits, life-saving appliances, matches,
magnetized material, etc.

Consolidated consignments  any of the defined classes of dangerous goods.
(groupages)

Cryogenic (liquid)  indicates refrigerated liquefied gases such as argon,
helium, neon and nitrogen.

Cylinders  compressed or liquefied gas.

Dental apparatus  flammable resins or solvents, compressed or
liquefied gas, mercury and radioactive material.

Diagnostic specimens  infectious substances.

 cylinders (such as scuba tanks, vest bottles, etc.) of

compressed gas (air, oxygen, etc), high intensity

Diving equipment diving lamps which can generate extremely high heat

when operated in air. In order to be carried safely, the

bulb or battery must be disconnected.

Drilling and mining  explosive(s) and/or other dangerous goods.
equipment

 free liquid nitrogen. Dry shippers are subject to these

Dry shipper (vapour shipper) Regulations when they permit the release of any free
liquid nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the

packaging.

 magnetized materials or mercury in switch gear and

Electrical equipment / electron tubes, wet batteries, lithium batteries or fuel

electronic equipment cells or fuel cell cartridges that contain or have

contained fuel.

Electrically powered

apparatus  wet batteries, lithium batteries or fuel cells or fuel cell

(wheel chairs, lawn mowers, cartridges that contain or have contained fuel.

golf carts, etc.)

 explosives (flares), flammable liquids (gasoline),

Expeditionary equipment flammable gas (propane, camping gas) or other

dangerous goods.

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Issue Date: NOV 2015

Description May contain:
Film crew or media  explosive pyrotechnic devices, generators
equipment
Frozen embryos incorporating internal combustion engines, wet
Frozen fruit, vegetables, etc. batteries, lithium batteries, fuel, heat producing
Fuels items, etc.
Fuel control units  refrigerated liquefied gas or dry ice.
Hot air balloon  may be packed in Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice).
 flammable liquids, flammable solids or flammable
Household goods gases.
 flammable liquids.
Instruments  cylinders with flammable gas, fire extinguishers,
engines internal combustion, batteries, etc.
Laboratory / testing
equipment  items meeting any of the criteria for dangerous goods
including flammable liquids such as solvent based
Machinery parts paint, adhesives, polishes, aerosols (for passengers,
Magnets and other items of those not permitted under Subsection 2.3), bleach,
similar material corrosive oven or drain cleaners, ammunition,
Medical supplies / matches, etc.
equipment
Metal construction material,  barometers, manometers, mercury switches, rectifier
metal fencing, metal piping tubes, thermometers, etc. containing mercury.

Passengers baggage  items meeting any of the criteria for dangerous
goods, particularly flammable liquids, flammable
Pharmaceuticals solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive
substances, lithium batteries, cylinders of
compressed gas, etc.

 adhesives, paints, sealants, solvents, wet and lithium
batteries, mercury, cylinders of compressed or
liquefied gas, etc.

 may individually or cumulatively meet the definition of
magnetized material (see 3.9.2.2).

 items meeting any of the criteria for dangerous
goods, particularly flammable liquids, flammable
solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic, corrosive
substances or lithium batteries.

 ferro-magnetic material, which may be subject to
special stowage requirements due to the possibility of
affecting aircraft instruments (see 3.9.2.2).

 items meeting any of the criteria for DG. Examples
include fireworks, flammable household liquids,
corrosive oven or drain cleaners, flammable gas or
liquid lighter refills or camping stove cylinders,
matches, ammunition, bleach, aerosols (those not
permitted under Subsection 2.3), etc.

 items meeting any of the criteria for dangerous
goods, particularly radioactive material, flammable
liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, organic
peroxides, toxic or corrosive substances.

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Participant Guide
Rev. No 02
Issue Date: NOV 2015

Description May contain:
Photographic supplies /  items meeting any of the criteria for DG, particularly
equipment
Promotional material heat producing devices, flammable liquids, flammable
solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive
Racing car or motorcycle substances or lithium batteries.
team equipment
 see PASSENGER BAGGAGE.
Refrigerators
 engines, including fuel cell engines, carburettors or
fuel tanks which contain fuel or residual fuel,
flammable aerosols, cylinders of compressed gases,
nitromethane, other fuel additives, wet batteries,
lithium batteries, etc.

 liquefied gases or an ammonia solution.

Repair kits  organic peroxides and flammable adhesives, solvent
based paints, resins, etc.

 items meeting any of the criteria for dangerous

Samples for testing goods, particularly infectious substances, flammable
liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, organic

peroxides, toxic or corrosive substances.

Semen  may be packed with Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) or
refrigerated liquefied gas. See also DRY SHIPPER.

Ships' spares  explosives (flares), cylinders of compressed gas (life
rafts), paint, lithium batteries, etc.

Show, motion picture, stage  flammable substances, explosives or other

and special effects equip dangerous goods.

Sporting goods / sports  cylinders of compressed or liquefied gas (air, carbon
team equipment dioxide, etc.), lithium batteries, propane torches, first
aid kits, flammable adhesives, aerosols, etc.

Swimming pool chemicals  oxidizing or corrosive substances.

Switches in electrical  mercury.
equipment or instruments

 explosives (power rivets), compressed gases or

Tool boxes aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or
torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive

liquids, lithium batteries, etc.

 micro torches and utility lighters may contain

flammable gas and be equipped with an electronic

Torches starter. Larger torches may consist of a torch head

(often with a self-igniting switch) attached to a

container or cylinder of flammable gas.

 items meeting any of the criteria for dangerous

goods, such as fireworks, flammable household

Unaccompanied passengers liquids, corrosive oven or drain cleaners, flammable

baggage / personal effects gas or liquid lighter refills or camping stove cylinders,

matches, bleach, aerosols, etc. (those not permitted

under Subsection 2.3).

Vaccines  may be packed in Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice).

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Participant Guide
Rev. No 02
Issue Date: NOV 2015

ACTIVITY – 3 FOR AIRPORT SERVICES

1) What could be the possible hidden dangerous goods with the following
categories of passenger?

a) Representative of weather bureau on official travel.

______________________________________________________________

b) Media crew travelling for coverage of Doha film festival.

_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________
c) Engineer with industrial packages has marking on it as “Machinery Parts” and

“fragile” label.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

2) Looking at the marking on the below cargo, does it give you a direct indication of
the presence of dangerous goods. (Circle the correct response)

YES / NO YES / NO

YES / NO YES / NO

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Participant Guide
Rev. No 02
Issue Date: NOV 2015

ACTIVITY – 3 FOR CARGO STAFFS

Answer the below question.

1) Looking at the information on the AWB extract, indicate what could be the
possible dangerous goods in this shipment. (List any four example)

________________________

________________________ Machinery
________________________ parts

________________________

2) Examine the package shown below, indicate what could be the possible
dangerous goods in this package.

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

3) Looking at the marking on the below cargo, does it give you a direct indication of
the presence of dangerous goods. (Circle the correct response)

YES / NO YES / NO

YES / NO YES / NO

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Dangerous Goods carried by Passengers or Crew
Dangerous Goods must not be carried in or as passenger or crew
Table 2.3.A of the IATA DGR. Dangerous goods permitted in carry
otherwise specified.

The pilot-in-command

Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packagings, conta
alcohol by volume, in receptacles not excee
per person of 5 L.

Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely pac
only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross
own use. Allowances for more than one person m
packages.

Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, cont
2.2. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger m
net of Div. 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in su
activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitte

Camping stoves and fuel containers that have con
fuel tank and/or fuel container.
Camping stoves and fuel containers/tanks:
 have to be fully drained of all liquid fuel, danger mu

then be left uncapped for a minimum of 6 hour
Alternative methods, such as adding cooking oil to
flash point of any residual liquid above the flash poi
fuel tank and/or container, are equally acceptable.
 must have a cap securely fastened.
 must be wrapped in absorbent material (e.g. a pa
equivalent bag
 the top of the bag must then be sealed or gathered a

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w, checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise provided in
y-on baggage are also permitted “on one’s person”, except where

d must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

aining more than 24% but not more than 70% NO YES YES NO

eding 5 L, with a total net quantity

ckaged (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 YES YES NO NO

weight per person for that person's
must not be combined into one or more

taining a cartridge of compressed gas in Div. YES YES YES NO
mechanism containing no more than 200 mg
uch a manner that it cannot be accidentally
ed with pressure relief valves.

ntained a flammable liquid fuel, with empty YES YES NO NO

ust be nullified, e.g. drain for at least 1 hour,
rs to allow any residual fuel to evaporate.
the fuel tank and/or container to elevate the
int of flammable liquid and then emptying the

aper towel) and placed in a polyethylene or
and closed with an elastic band or twine.
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Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, i.e. chemical
identification device monitor (RAID-M), when carried b
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel, se
Instruments containing radioactive material must not e
10.3.C,

Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, e
substance are forbidden on the person, in checked and

Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid),
 In quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person when

these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage,
 the baggage (package) must permit the release of c
 Dry Ice in Checked baggage must be marked with:

- the net weight of dry ice which may not exceed
- each piece of baggage must be marked with th

special label reading “DRY ICE”
NOTE: the special baggage label “DRY ICE” is availabl

e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other persona
carried
 for personal use must be in carry-on baggage only.
 Recharging devices or batteries are not permitted; m

accidental activation.
 Lithium metal batteries with lithium content not exce
 Lithium ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating not exc
 Each spare battery must be individually protected to

retail packaging or by insulating terminals (e.g. Tap
battery in separate plastic bag or protective pouch).
 Each battery must be of a type which meets the req
Tests and Criteria, Part III, Subsection 38.3

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ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

l agent monitor (CAM) and/or rapid alarm and YES YES YES NO
by staff members of the Organization for the
ecurely packed and without lithium batteries.
exceeding the activity limits specified in Table

etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating FORBIDDEN
d carry-on baggage.

n used to pack perishables not subject to YES YES YES NO
, NO NO YES NO
carbon dioxide gas.

d 2.5 kg per person
he net weight of dry ice contained and a

le at the check-in counter

al vaporizers) containing batteries when

measures must be taken to prevent

eeding 2 g each.
ceeding 100 Wh each.
o prevent short circuits by placing in original
ping over exposed terminals or placing each
.
quirements of each test in the UN Manual of

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Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dange
compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden i
on the person

Fuel cells and spare fuel cartridges powering portable
phones, laptop computers and camcorders).

May be carried with the requirement explained in NOTE

Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable containing car
2.2.
 Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a self-inflatin
 Not more than one (1) device per passenger
 Up to two (2) spare small cartridges per person,

Other Devices:
 not more than four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water

Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic worn for
spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure
journey.

Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas,
 up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member,
 provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over
 These hair curlers must not be used on board the ai
 Gas refills for such curlers are not permitted in chec

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ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

erous goods such as explosives, FORBIDDEN
in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or

e electronic devices (e.g. cameras, cellular NO YES YES NO

E 2.

rbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division YES YES YES NO

ng safety device such as a life jacket or vest.

capacity or 28g per cartridge.

the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, NO YES YES NO

an adequate supply for the duration of the

NO YES YES NO

the heating element.
ircraft at any time.
cked or carry-on baggage

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Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (d
Battery-powered equipment capable of generating e
activated, e.g. underwater high-intensity lamps.
 The heat producing component and the battery are

removal of the heat producing component, t
fuse.
 Any battery that has been removed must be protec
original retail packaging or by otherwise insulatin
terminals or placing each battery in a separate plast

Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid n
porous material and intended for transport at low temper
subject to these Regulations provided the design of the
build-up of pressure within the container and would not p
nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the insulated p

Internal combustion or fuel cell engines, internal com
separately or incorporated into a machine or other appa
goods are allowed in checked baggage provided that req
followed.

Lamps, energy efficient when in retail packaging inten

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d must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)

Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

diving lamps) and soldering irons. YES YES YES NO

extreme heat, which would cause a fire if

isolated from each other by the

the battery or another component, e.g.

cted against short circuit (by placement in the
ng terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed
tic bag or protective pouch).

nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a NO YES YES NO
rature, of non-dangerous products are not
insulated packaging would not allow the
permit the release of any refrigerated liquid
packaging

mbustion or fuel cell engines being carried NO YES NO NO
aratus without batteries or other dangerous
quirements explained in NOTE 3 are

nded for personal or home use. NO YES YES NO

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Lithium Batteries:
Security-type equipment containing lithium batterie
etc. incorporating dangerous goods as part of this equip

May be carried as checked baggage only if the equi
explained in NOTE 1.

Lithium Batteries:
Portable medical electronic devices containing lithiu
such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC), Automate
Airway Pressure (CPAP), etc.:
 For medical use only
 Each installed battery must be of a type which meet

Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.
- for lithium metal or alloy batteries, a lithium conte
- for lithium ion batteries, a watt-hour rating exceed
 if in checked baggage passenger or crew must take

Spare/loose lithium batteries for portable medical ele
 No more than 2 lithium metal batteries with a lithium

than 8 grams each.
 No more than 2 lithium batteries with a Watt-hour ra

exceeding 160 Wh each.
 These batteries must be individually protected to pre

packaging or by insulating (e.g. Taping over expose
separate plastic bag or protective pouch).
 Each battery must be of a type which meets the requ
Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3
Note 1: Power banks are considered as spare batter
Note 2: Spare batteries must be removed from any carry-o

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ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

es such as attaché cases, cash boxes/bags, YES YES NO NO
pment or containing pyrotechnic material,
ipment complies with the requirements

um metal or lithium ion cells or batteries YES YES YES NO
ed External Defibrillators (AED), Continuous

ts the requirements of each test in the UN
.3 and must meet the following:
ent exceeding 2 g but not more than 8 grams
ding 100 Wh but not more than 160 Wh
e measures to prevent unintentional activation

ectronic devices YES NO YES NO
m content exceeding 2 g each but not more

ating exceeding 100 Wh each but not

event short circuits by placing in orginal retail
ed terminals or placing each battery in

uirements of each test in the UN Manual of

ries
on bag retrieved at the boarding gate

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Lithium Batteries:
Other Portable electronic devices such as consumer electro
ion batteries, when carried by passengers or crew
 For personal use only. Each installed battery must be of a

UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3
 For lithium ion batteries, a watt-hour rating exceeding 100
 If in checked baggage passenger or crew must take mea

Spare/loose lithium ion batteries for other Portable electro
 No more than 2 lithium ion batteries with Watt-hour rating
 These batteries must be individually protected to prevent

by insulating terminals (e.g. Taping over exposed termina
protective pouch).
 Each battery must be of a type which meets the requirem
Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3
Note 1: Power banks are considered as spare batteries
Note 2: Spare batteries must be removed from any carry-o

Portable electronic devices (including medical devices) co
batteries such as cameras, mobile phones, laptop, tablets etc
 For personal use only and should be carried a carry-on
 Each installed battery must be of a type which meets the

and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3 and must meet the f
- for lithium metal or alloy batteries, a lithium content of
- for lithium ion batteries, a watt-hour rating of not more
 if in checked baggage passenger or crew must take meas

Spare/loose lithium batteries for portable electronic devic
 Lithium metal batteries with lithium content not exceeding
 Lithium Ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating not exceedin
 These batteries must be individually protected to prevent

by insulating terminals (e.g. Taping over exposed termina
protective pouch).
 Each battery must be of a type which meets the requirem
Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3
Note 1: Power banks are considered as spare batteries
Note 2: Spare batteries must be removed from any carry-o

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The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

onics, video camera, power tools etc. containing lithium YES YES YES NO

a type which meets the requirements of each test in the Small Vehicles (PED)
3 and must meet the following powered by lithium batteries
0 Wh but not more than 160 Wh is prohibited on QR. Some
asures to prevent unintentional activation.
examples are: airwheel,
onic devices solowheel, mini-segway,
g exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh each
balance wheel etc.
short circuits by placing in original retail packaging or
als or placing each battery in separable plastic bag or YES NO YES NO

ments of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and

on bag retrieved at the boarding gate NO YES YES NO

containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or Small Vehicles (PED)
c. when carried by passengers or crew powered by lithium batteries
n baggage. is prohibited on QR. Some
requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests
following: examples are: airwheel,
not more than 2 g, or solowheel, mini-segway,
than 100 Wh
sures to prevent unintentional activation. balance wheel etc.

ce (including medical devices) NO NO YES NO
g 2 g each.
ng 100 Wh each.

short circuits by placing in original retail packaging or
als or placing each battery in separate plastic bag or

ments of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and

on bag retrieved at the boarding gate
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Matches, safety (one small packet) or a small cigare
liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for use by a
Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one's

Note: “Strike anywhere” matches, “Blue flame” or “Cigar

Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other sim
non-spillable wet batteries which comply with the Pack
A67 or with batteries which comply with Special Pro

 Provided the battery terminals are protected from sh
battery container, the battery is securely attached to
circuits have been inhibited (on/off switch is in the “O

 the wheelchair/battery-powered mobility aid must be
hold and must be carried such that it is protected fro
baggage, mail, or cargo

Note: To assist in handling of wheelchair ad mobility aid
may be used.

Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other sim
non-spillable wet batteries which comply with the Pack
A67 or with batteries which comply with Special Pro
designed to allow its battery(ies) to be removed by t
 Provided the battery(ies) are removed, carried in str

checked baggage and the battery(ies) must be prote
 The wheelchair/mobility aid may then be carried as c
 The pilot must be informed of the location of the pac

Note 1: To assist in handling of wheelchair and mobility aids w
used.

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ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

ette lighter that does not contain unabsorbed NO ON ONE’S NO
an individual when carried on the person.
person or in checked or carry-on baggage. PERSON

r” lighters are forbidden.

milar mobility devices with YES YES NO NO
king Instruction 872 and Special Provision
ovision A123 or A199, for use by passengers whose
mobility is restricted by either
hort circuits, e.g. by being enclosed in a
o the wheelchair or mobility aid and electric a disability, their health or
Off position). age, or a temporary mobility
e secured against movement in the cargo
om being damaged by the movement of problem (e.g. broken leg)

ds with batteries, wheelchair handling label

milar mobility devices with YES YES NO YES
king Instruction 872 and Special Provision
ovision A123 or A199, AND are specifically for use by passengers whose
the user (e.g. collapsible), mobility is restricted by either
rong, rigid packagings that are carried as
ected from short circuit. a disability, their health or
checked baggage without restriction. age, or a temporary mobility
cked battery.
problem (e.g. broken leg)
with batteries, wheelchair handling label may be

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Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar m
with spillable batteries

 If can be handled always in an upright position then
 The battery terminals must be protected from short ci

container, the battery must be securely attached to th
have been inhibited (on/off switch is in the “Off” positi
 Must be carried such that it is protected from being da
cargo.

Note: To assist handling of wheelchair and mobility aids with b

 If cannot be handled always in an upright position,
wheelchair or mobility aid may then be carried as che
battery must be carried in strong, rigid packagings.

 Packagings must be leak-tight, impervious to battery
secured upright in these packagings and surrounded
absorb their total liquid contents; and must be marked
“BATTERY, WET, WITH MOBILITY AID” and be labe
“Package Orientation” label.



Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar m
with Lithium Ion Batteries:

 The batteries must be a type which meets the requ
and Criteria, Part III, Section 38.3;

 Battery terminals must be protected from short ci
container, the battery must be securely attached to th
have been inhibited (on/off switch is in the “Off” positi

 The operator(s) must ensure that such mobility a
unintentional activation and that they are protected fr
mail or other cargo.

Note 1: To assist in handling of wheelchair and mobility aids w
used.

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ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage

The approval of the operator is required

mobility devices YES YES NO YES

n the battery may remain in the wheelchair. for use by passengers whose
ircuits, e.g. by being enclosed within a battery mobility is restricted by either
he wheelchair or mobility aid and electrical circuits
ion. a disability, their health or
amage by the movement of baggage, mail or age, or a temporary mobility

batteries, wheelchair handling label may be used. problem (e.g. broken leg)

the battery must be removed and the
ecked baggage without restriction. The removed

fluid and be protected against short circuits,

by compatible absorbent material sufficient to
d “BATTERY, WET, WITH WHEELCHAIR” or
eled with the “Corrosive” label and with the

mobility devices YES YES NO YES

uirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests

circuits, e.g. by being enclosed within a battery for use by passengers whose
he wheelchair or mobility aid and electrical circuits mobility is restricted by either
ion)
a disability, their health or
aids are carried in a manner so as to prevent age, or a temporary mobility
rom being damaged by the movement of baggage,
problem (e.g. broken leg)

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Mobility Aids: Battery-powered mobility aids with
lithium ion batteries (collapsible), lithium-ion batte
cabin:
 where a battery-powered wheelchair or other sim

allow its battery(ies) to be removed by the user (
 Battery(ies) MUST be removed (using manufact
 The wheelchair/mobility aid may then be carried
 Battery(ies) must be protected from short circuit

over exposed terminals),
 Batteries must be protected from damage (e.g. b

MUST be carried in the passenger cabin.
 The battery must not exceed 300Wh or for a dev

for operation each battery must not exceed 160
 A maximum of one spare battery not exceeding

Wh each may be carried and must travel in pass

Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles (inc
perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcoh

And

Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols in Division 2.
home use.

The total net quantity of all above mentioned articles
quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 k
be protected by a cap or other suitable means to pre

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Issue Date: NOV 2015

ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

ery must be removed and carried in the YES NO YES YES

milar mobility aid is specifically designed to for use by passengers whose
(e.g. collapsible): mobility is restricted by either
turers or device owner’s instructions).
d as checked baggage without restriction. a disability, their health or
by insulating the terminals (e.g. by taping age, or a temporary mobility

by being placed in a protective pouch) and problem (e.g. broken leg)

vice that is fitted with two batteries required
Wh.
300Wh or two spares not exceeding 160
senger cabin.

cluding aerosols) such as hair sprays, NO YES YES NO
hol;

.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or NO YES NO NO

s must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net
kg or 0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must
event inadvertent release of the contents.

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Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for m
exceed 5 kg gross weight.

Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for tran

Permeation devices, for calibrating air quality mo
comply with the requirements as stated in NOTE 4

Portable electronic devices containing non-spi
manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel-cadmium etc.The

 A maximum of 2 spare batteries may be c
 Each battery must be 12 V or less and 100
 The device must either be protected from

be disconnected and the battery terminals
 Each spare battery must be protected from

terminals (e.g. Taping over exposed termi
plastic bag or protective pouch)
 Battery(ies) must be protected to prevent u

Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other dev
batteries, implanted into a person or fitted externa
within the body of a person as the result of medica

Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash
such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic mater

May be carried as checked baggage only if the eq
explained in NOTE 1.

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Dangerous Goods Category 8 (Initial)
Participant Guide

Issue Date: NOV 2015

ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

medical use. Each cylinder must not YES YES YES YES

nsport.

onitoring equipment. These devices must NO YES NO NO
4.

illable batteries, such as alkali- NO YES YES NO
e following requirements apply:
carried. NO ON ONE’S NO
0 Wh or less. PERSON

inadvertent activation, or the battery must
s must be insulated
m short circuit by insulation of the battery
inals or placing each battery in separate

unintentional activation

vices, including those powered by lithium
lly, or radiopharmaceuticals contained
al treatment.

bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, FORBIDDEN
rial are totally forbidden.

quipment complies with the requirements

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Specimens, non-infectious packed with small qu
(such as specimens of mammals, birds, amphibians
containing small quantities of UN 1170, UN 1198, UN 1
and marking requirements are met:

(a) specimens are:
 wrapped in paper towel and/or cheesecloth
and then placed in a plastic bag that is hea
exceed 30 mL; or
 placed in vials or other rigid containers with
alcohol solution;

(b) the prepared specimens are then placed in a p
(c) the bagged specimens are then placed inside a

material then heat sealed;
(d) the finished bag is then placed in a strong oute

material;
(e) the total quantity of flammable liquid per outer
(f) the completed package is marked “scientific res

Special Provision A180 applies”.

Thermometer, medical or clinical, which contain
use, when in its protective case.

Thermometer or barometer, mercury filled ca
weather bureau or similar official agency.

 The barometer or thermometer must be pac
sealed inner liner or a bag of strong leak-proo
to mercury, which will prevent the escape of m
position. The pilot-in-command must be info
thermometer.

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Dangerous Goods Category 8 (Initial)
Participant Guide

Issue Date: NOV 2015

ommand must be informed of the location (insert as “SI” on the loadsheet)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required

uantities of flammable liquid, NO YES YES NO
s, reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates
1987, or UN 1219) provided the following packing

h moistened with alcohol or an alcohol solution
at-sealed. Any free liquid in the bag must not

h no more than 30 mL of alcohol or an
plastic bag that is then heat–sealed;
a another plastic bag with absorbent

er packaging with suitable cushioning

packaging must not exceed 1 L; and
search specimens, not restricted

ns mercury, one (1) per person for personal NO YES YES NO

arried by a representative of a government YES NO YES YES

cked in a strong outer packaging, having a
of and puncture-resistant material impervious
mercury from the package irrespective of its
ormed of the location of the barometer or

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